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T289 JKO

1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

311,954 mi
Last recorded311,954 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto322,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 JKO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX1 Silver Auto
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2015 311,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 311,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 301,591 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 301,589 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 292,519 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 292,385 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 281,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front and nearside front wings bottom edges starting to rust but no sharp edges

rear bumper endcap insecure

surface rust in boot floor area not within a prescribed zone

Fail 11 Jul 2013 281,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front and nearside front wings bottom edges starting to rust but no sharp edges

rear bumper endcap insecure

surface rust in boot floor area not within a prescribed zone

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto?

Based on 839 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
17,791
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 55
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 45
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 29
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T289 JKO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 322,123 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto fails its MOT is suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T289 JKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T289 JKO is a 1999 London Taxis Int TX1 Silver Auto, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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